Huddle Up: Mitchell will be behind Omarion Hampton in the backfield pecking order, but Mitchell has the big-play speed to make an impact on limited touches, especially if he is involved in the passing game. Mitchell could end up being a flex option if he finds his way to around 10 touches per game, and he isn't a bad option to take a chance on in the later rounds of drafts.

Huddle Up: Hampton should be the main running back for the Chargers to start the season, but it looks like Vidal and Mitchell will also see a decent amount of touches during games. Hampton should still be considered a starting option in fantasy leagues, but Vidal and Mitchell may have a chance to be a flex option against some opponents.

Huddle Up: Mitchell has played just 26 games in three seasons, but he has averaged 6.3 yards per carry and has broken a 55-yarder in two of the three seasons. He'll bring some speed to Mike McDaniel's playbook, but health has betrayed him. Keep tabs on him during training camp for a potential RB4 grab.

Huddle Up: Mitchell has speed and quickness that teams will covet in free agency and he'll have his pick of NFL teams almost immediately. He has yet to fulfill his potential after bursting on the scene with the Ravens in 2023 with several long runs. After a torn ACL that ended his season in 2023, Mitchell played sparingly in 2024, but averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2025, tallying 341 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 59 carries. Keep an eye on Mitchell and where he lands, because he will no doubt be a fantasy sleeper running back for 2026.

Huddle Up: Coming back from a torn ACL, Mitchell averaged 5.8 yards per carry on 59 attempts in 2025. His speed and big-play ability are undeniable, but Derrick Henry is currently blocking his path to a bigger workload. Still, Mitchell will be worth grabbing in the later rounds of most drafts in 2026. He would have an enormous ceiling if Henry were to miss time.

Huddle Up: While he had a nice kickoff return before the final drive, Mitchell was used sparingly otherwise, which wasn't a huge surprise given what was on the line. On paper, he's an ideal complement to Derrick Henry, offering a speed element to pair with Henry's power. While he never saw a ton of action this year, bear in mind he was coming off a torn ACL, so he should be fully healed come September. Entering a contract year, Mitchell could be a nice late-round selection with some upside.

Huddle Up: Mitchell continues to operate as the primary backup to Derrick Henry, but for the second week in a row, Mitchell was unable to break any big runs. He has plenty of value as a handcuff to Henry, but in his current role, his production is too dependent on a big plays to be used as a fantasy starter.